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In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rashid Zahidi explores the power of asking better questions and how it can transform conversations, decision-making, and personal growth. Rashid discusses strategies to ask meaningful questions that open doors to deeper understanding and reflection. Key strategies include starting with curiosity, asking open-ended questions, encouraging reflection, breaking down big questions, pausing after asking, tailoring questions to the moment, and using follow-up questions. These techniques can be applied in various contexts such as coaching, team management, relationship building, and personal development to achieve better outcomes and insights. Rashid concludes with practical journaling prompts and a reminder to be kind and resilient.   00:00 Introduction to Asking Better Questions 01:05 The Power of Curiosity 01:52 Open-Ended Questions for Deeper Insights 02:50 Encouraging Reflection Through Questions 03:29 Breaking Down Big Questions 04:43 The Importance

Reclaiming the Forgotten Wisdom in Life’s Most Repeated Sayings   In this episode of Resilience Across Borders, host Rashid Zahi explores how overused sayings—those clichés we often tune out—can become powerful guides when life gets real. From “This too shall pass” to “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” Rashid dives into the wisdom buried in these common phrases and shares how we can apply them to build strength, navigate challenges, and live more meaningfully.   More About Topics Covered:   Why clichés often hold deep, time-tested truth How to reclaim the power of familiar phrases in times of stress The lesson behind “This too shall pass” in both hard and good times Why action speaks louder than words—and what your consistency says about you How surrendering doesn’t mean giving up, but giving in to a wiser flow How these phrases can be re-read as instructions for weathering life’s storms, building resilience, and finding peace

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Tools to Free Yourself from Mental Spirals   Escaping the Thought Trap: Understanding and Overcoming Overthinking   In today's episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rachid discusses the 'thought trap' and how overthinking can lead to unnecessary suffering.    The episode explores how thoughts themselves are neutral, but the narrative we build around them can create emotional distress. Drawing from the teachings of monks, meditation practices, and Buddhist fables, the episode provides actionable strategies for mitigating the impact of overthinking.    These include labeling thoughts, understanding the concept of the 'two arrows' of suffering, recognizing the imagination spiral, and practicing the space between stimulus and response.    Listeners are encouraged to practice mindfulness and adopt non-reactivity to lead a more peaceful and powerful life.   More About Topics Covered:   00:00 Introduction to the Thought Trap 01:22 Understanding Thoughts vs. Thinking Abo

The long-haul flight and layover checklist every smart traveler needs.   In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, Rachid shares his top 10 strategies for enduring long-distance travel. Drawing from his extensive travel experiences,    Rachid provides practical tips on how to prepare and pack smart, dress in layers, stay hydrated, move and stretch, create a conducive sleep environment, make productive use of layovers, choose light and healthy meals, combat jet lag, remain entertained without over-relying on screens, and maintain a calm and patient mindset.    These strategies aim to help travelers stay comfortable, refreshed, and organized, transforming the often exhausting process of long-haul flights and layovers into a more manageable and enjoyable part of the journey.   More About Topics Covered:  Introduction to Long Distance Travel Tips Smart Preparation and Packing Mastering Layering for Comfort Hydration and Movement Strategies Sleeping Smarter on Flights Making the Most of

Why Eating Mindfully Is the Most Underrated Wellness Habit   The Transformative Power of Mindful Eating   In today’s fast-paced world, eating has become a background activity. But what if bringing presence to our meals could transform not just our digestion, but our mood, mindset, and relationship with food?    In this episode, Rachidi explores the practice of mindful eating, including what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. Discover simple yet powerful tips to reconnect with your body and cultivate a healthier, more intentional approach to nourishing yourself.   More About Topics Covered: Benefits of Mindful Eating Practical Tips for Mindful Eating Mindful Eating and Emotional Awareness Enhancing Food Enjoyment Making Healthier Choices Cultivating Gratitude and Positivity   You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atresilience.com/   Exciting news! The Emogym Journal is now available on Amazon. Don't miss out – grab a copy for yourself, your friends, and your loved on

Practical Ways to Choose the Right Friends and Step Away from the Wrong Ones   In this episode, Rachid explores how powerful friendships influence your mindset, energy, and personal growth. Discover why the right friendships are essential and how the wrong ones can quietly hold you back.    Rachid shares six actionable strategies for choosing aligned relationships and gently distancing yourself from toxic connections. From keeping a “people journal” to setting firm yet kind boundaries, this episode offers insight and practical steps for curating a circle that uplifts and inspires.   More About Topics Covered: Why your body’s reaction to people is more honest than your mind How to connect with friends who share your values, not just interests The importance of outgrowing relationships that no longer serve you How to set boundaries without guilt or drama How to become the kind of friend you want to attract   You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atresilience.com/   Exciting news! T

The Unexpected Benefits of Being a Good Human (Even When It’s Hard)   This episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, hosted by Rachid Zahidi, focuses on the transformative benefits of kindness and practical ways to practice it daily. Rachid emphasizes that kindness is not a sign of weakness but a powerful trait that improves mental health, strengthens relationships, and builds resilience.    Key points include the release of feel-good chemicals when being kind, the improvement of connections and relationships through active listening and empathetic responses, the reduction of negativity, the building of self-respect and confidence, and the creation of a culture of generosity and respect.    The episode encourages listeners to lead with warmth and respect, highlighting that kindness costs nothing but can change everything.   More About Topics Covered: Introduction to Kindness Kindness Boosts Mental and Physical Health Kindness Improves Relationships and Connection Kindness Reduces the Impact of

Simple Habits That Make People Feel Seen, Heard, and Understood   In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rachid offers practical advice on improving listening skills through six simple yet effective strategies.    These strategies include listening to understand, practicing reflective listening, being fully present, resisting the urge to fix, noticing what's not being said, and allowing silence to play its role.    Each strategy has specific examples to help you apply it in real life. By practicing these methods, you can build trust, safety, and deeper connections in your relationships.   More About Topics Covered: Introduction to Better Listening The Importance of Listening Six Simple Strategies for Better Listening Strategy 1: Listen to Understand, Not to Respond Strategy 2: Practice Reflective Listening Strategy 3: Be Fully Present Strategy 4: Resist the Urge to Fix Strategy 5: Notice What's Not Being Said Strategy 6: Let Silence Do the Work   You can find blog p

Wake Up Refreshed: 10 Smart Habits for Deeper Sleep Small changes that make a big difference in how you rest, recharge, and feel every day   In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rachidi discusses practical strategies to enhance sleep quality. Emphasizing the importance of habits, environment, and mindset.   Rachid covers a range of tips such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, optimizing the sleep environment, limiting screen time, being mindful of food and drink, managing stress, getting natural light exposure, strategic napping, exercising at the right time, and using sleep-inducing scents and sounds.    He also suggests a bedtime ritual to facilitate winding down before sleep.    Tune in for actionable advice aimed at improving your sleep and overall well-being.   More About Topics Covered: Introduction to Better Sleep Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule Optimize Your Sleep Environment Limit Screen Time Before Bed Mind Your Food and Drink Manage Stress and Ov

How to Stop Complicating Happiness and Start Living It In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, Rachid explores the idea that happiness doesn't have to be complicated. He discusses how happiness is often portrayed as an elusive goal tied to success, relationships, or external validation. Still, he posits that joy can be simpler and more accessible by shifting perspectives.  Rachid offers six practical tips to embrace simple happiness: focusing on what's working, letting go of overthinking, enjoying small, consistent joys, not waiting for perfect circumstances, connecting with others in simple ways, and accepting the natural fluctuations of happiness.  He emphasizes that happiness can be found in everyday moments and encourages listeners to integrate small, joyful actions into their daily lives.  Rachid closes the episode by reminding listeners to appreciate the present and to be kind to themselves and others. More About Topics Covered: Introduction to Simplifying Happiness Focus on What's

Discover how your thoughts, beliefs, posture, and emotions shape your actions—and how to take control of them.   In this episode, Rachid delves into the profound impact of thoughts on our reality. By examining how thoughts shape beliefs, influence emotions, and guide actions Rachid provides practical tips for transforming disempowering thoughts into empowering ones. He emphasizes the importance of posture and physical movement in reinforcing positive emotional states.  The episode offers actionable strategies for creating a positive loop of intentional thoughts, emotions, and actions, ultimately guiding listeners to consciously craft a more fulfilling and successful life. Zahidi also introduces his companion journal, 'Emo Gym,' for further personal growth. The Power of Thoughts and Beliefs Motion and Posture's Impact on Emotions Emotions Drive Actions Creating Positive Thought-Emotion Loops You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atresilience.com/ Exciting news! The Emogym Journal is

Work Well, Live Well: How to Create a Home Office That Supports Both   Optimizing Your Home Office for Productivity and Work-Life Balance In this episode, Rachid provides practical tips for setting up an optimal home office to enhance productivity and maintain work-life balance.  Key strategies discussed include choosing the right location, investing in ergonomic furniture, optimizing lighting, minimizing distractions, incorporating work-life boundaries, personalizing the workspace, managing technology efficiently, creating a wellness corner, and setting clear expectations with household members.  Rachid also recommends tools and practices to ensure a productive, balanced work-from-home experience. Home Office Setup Choosing the Right Location Investing in Ergonomic Furniture Optimizing Lighting for Productivity Minimizing Distractions and Clutter Incorporating Work-Life Boundaries Personalizing Your Workspace Managing Technology and Connectivity Creating a Movement and Wellness Corner Set

Sharpen Your Sixth Sense: A Guide to Strengthening Your Intuition Trusting Your Gut: Cultivating and Training Intuition In this episode of Resilience Across Borders, Rachid explores the power of gut instincts and intuition and discusses how to cultivate, train, and trust them.  The episode covers eight key strategies: practicing self-awareness and mindfulness, learning from past experiences, differentiating between fear and intuition, exposing yourself to new experiences, engaging in creative activities, trusting small decisions, surrounding yourself with trustworthy people, and letting go of over-analysis.  Practical tips and exercises for applying these strategies in daily life are provided. Introduction to Gut Instincts and Intuition Practicing Self-Awareness and Mindfulness Learning from Past Experiences Differentiating Between Fear and Intuition Exposing Yourself to New Experiences Engaging in Creative Activities Trusting Small Decisions to Strengthen Bigger Ones Surrounding Yourself with

From emotional support to personal growth—how strong friendships shape a fulfilling life   In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, Rachid discusses the vital role of good friendships in achieving a fulfilling life. Rashid explains how strong friendships offer emotional support, facilitate personal growth, and create a sense of belonging.  The episode provides actionable steps for cultivating meaningful friendships, including being a good listener, showing up consistently, practicing honest communication, supporting friends' goals, making time for quality interactions, and maintaining trust.  Rachid also emphasizes the importance of intentional effort and nurturing in building lasting relationships, and encourages listeners to stay resilient and supportive in their friendships. Why Good Friendships Matter Emotional Support and Mental Health Benefits Encouraging a Sense of Belonging and Connection How to Cultivate Good Friendships Be a Good Listener Show Up Consistently Practice

Reclaim Your Happiness: How to Stop Overthinking the Bad and See the Good   Rachid explains how negativity bias, our brain's tendency to focus more on negative experiences, can drag us into unhelpful spirals of self-doubt and anxiety. He offers six key strategies to shift focus and rewire the brain, including catching negative thoughts and challenging them, focusing on positive aspects, engaging in mood-boosting activities, reframing challenges as learning opportunities, strengthening positive experiences, and using physical actions to influence mental state.  He encourages listeners to practice these strategies to stay balanced and resilient. Overcoming Negativity Bias Strategies for a Resilient Mind Understanding Negativity Bias Strategy 1: Catch and Challenge Negative Thoughts Strategy 2: Focus on What's Working Strategy 3: Engage in Mood-Boosting Activities Strategy 4: Reframe Challenges as Learning Opportunities Strategy 5: Strengthen Positive Experiences Strategy 6: Use Your Body to Sh

Work with Purpose: How to Thrive By Finding Meaning in Your Role In this episode Rachid discusses how to find meaning in work. He explains that aligning your job with your core values can transform it from a mundane routine into a source of purpose and satisfaction.  Rachidd outlines eight practical strategies: identifying core values, connecting your role to the bigger picture, seeking opportunities for growth, building positive relationships, redefining success, practicing gratitude, bringing your whole self to work, and helping others find meaning.  Each strategy is accompanied by examples and practical applications to help listeners integrate these principles into their professional lives.  Rachid encourages self-reflection and intentional action, emphasizing that meaning often comes from small, consistent choices that resonate with one’s values and passions. How to Find Meaning at Work Identify Your Core Values Connect Your Role to the Bigger Picture Seek Opportunities for Growth Build Positive

Learn How to Validate Yourself and Thrive Without External Validation In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, Rachid explores the detrimental effects of craving approval and offers actionable strategies to live more authentically.  Key areas covered include understanding the root causes of approval-seeking, building self-awareness, practicing self-validation, setting healthy boundaries, shifting focus to personal goals, embracing imperfection, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and challenging negative thoughts.  By implementing these techniques, listeners can gradually build confidence and live true to themselves. Living Authentically Understanding the Root of Approval Seeking Building Self-Awareness Practicing Self-Validation Setting Healthy Boundaries Shifting Focus to Personal Goals Embracing Imperfection Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People Challenging Negative Thoughts You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atresilience.com/ Excitin

The Psychology Behind Obsessing Over an Ex—And How to Move On   This episode discusses the underlying drivers of obsessive curiosity and provides strategies to transition to healthy coping mechanisms.    It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and closure, highlighting how understanding that experiences happen for us, not to us, can lead to personal growth.    The discussion also touches on the addictive nature of social media and how small steps away from obsession can lead to greater freedom, peace, and a brighter future.   Obsessive Thinking Shifting from Obsession to Healthy Coping The Need for Certainty Focusing on Self-Awareness and Closure Understanding Personal Growth Lessons Learned Becoming Better People The Addictive Cycle of Obsession Steps Towards Freedom and Peace   You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atresilience.com/   Exciting news! The Emogym Journal is now available on Amazon. Don't miss out – grab a copy for yourself, your friends, and your lo

How to Heal When Everything Reminds You of Your Ex In this episode, Rachid discusses how to move on from an ex, especially when everything reminds you of them. He provides a guide with practical examples and steps for emotional healing.  These steps include acknowledging and accepting your emotions, reframing triggers, practicing mindful distraction, setting boundaries, building a supportive routine, exploring deeper lessons, seeking professional support, cultivating new connections, and visualizing an ideal future.  Rachid emphasizes the importance of processing emotions healthily and investing in oneself for long-term healing and growth. Healing After a Breakup Acknowledge and Accept Your Emotions Reframe the Triggers Practice Mindful Distraction Set Boundaries with Yourself and Your Environment Build a Supportive Routine Explore the Deeper Lessons Seek Professional Support Cultivate New Connections Visualize Your Ideal Future You can find blog posts and new episodes here:  https://atr

Simple Strategies to Escape Worry and Reclaim Your Peace of Mind   In this episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rachid discusses the pervasive issue of stress and the compounding effect of worrying about stress.    The episode provides an in-depth look at understanding the stress-worry cycle and offers practical strategies to break free from it. Key techniques explored include grounding exercises, setting worry windows, engaging in physical activity, shifting to solution-oriented thinking, limiting information overload, and practicing gratitude.    Additionally, the episode highlights how seeking support from trusted individuals or professionals can provide clarity and reduce the burden of worry. Listen in to gain tools for building resilience and confidently handling life's challenges. Introduction to Escaping the Stress Cycle Understanding the Stress-Worry Cycle Grounding Techniques to Stay Present Setting a Worry Window Engaging in Physical Activity Shifting to Solution-Orient